W3Denial Code (CARC)Deactivated
Effective 09/30/2012 · Stopped 07/01/2014

W3 Denial Code (Deactivated) – Use P14

W3 is a retired claim adjustment reason code. Payers stopped using it on 07/01/2014. Current remittances use P14 instead.

Seeing W3 on a Remittance?

  • W3 was retired effective 07/01/2014 and should not appear on new remittances.
  • Payers now report this situation with P14 — check that page for current guidance.
  • Official retirement note: Use code P14
  • If W3 appears on an old ERA you are reworking, interpret it per the remittance date, then follow the current code's guidance for any corrected claim.